The religious system of China, its ancient forms, evolution, history and present aspect, manners, customs and social institutions connected therewith (1892)
Groot, J. J. M. de (Jan Jakob Maria), 1854-1921 · Leyden, E. J. Brill · leaf 300
fices grouped around the Sonof Heaven for the maintenance of his glory and supreme authoritythroughout the Empire and its boundless dependencies. In general,these tumuli are entirely turf-clad. Many are plastered with lime;others are girt with grey bricks, either up to the top, or to acertain… … A Mural Cave used as a Grave. SEPULCHRES OF NOBLEMEN AND MANDARINS. 1095 times, when the dwellings of the living were used to bury thedead in; but we have spoken hereof already on page 374. The sepulchres of those Pekingese grandees are specially deservingof a description because they differ…
Ancestor worship · Burial · Demonology · Witchcraft -- China · China -- Religion
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